What is the cheapest way to get from Frome to Porthcawl?

The cheapest way to get from Frome to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frome to Porthcawl?

The fastest way to get from Frome to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Frome and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Frome to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Memorial Theatre Complex and arriving at John Street via Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Frome and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Frome to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Frome and arriving at Bridgend via Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Frome to Porthcawl?

The distance between Frome and Porthcawl is 101 miles. The road distance is 85.1 miles.

How do I travel from Frome to Porthcawl without a car?

The best way to get from Frome to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Frome to Porthcawl?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Frome to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frome to Porthcawl bus from?

Frome to Porthcawl bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Memorial Theatre Complex station.

Where do I catch the Frome to Porthcawl train from?

Frome to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Frome station.

Train or bus from Frome to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Frome to Porthcawl is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Frome to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Frome to Porthcawl bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Frome to Porthcawl train arrive?

Frome to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Frome to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Frome to Porthcawl is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Frome to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 951+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Frome to Porthcawl - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Frome to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frome to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 11m
£39–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Memorial Theatre Complex to Bus Stationbus D2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 804
5h 7m
£20–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Memorial Theatre Complex to Bus Stationbus D2 / ...
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
4h 38m
£27–46
Drive 84.6 mi
1. Drive from Frome to Porthcawlcar 84.6 mi
1h 59m
£21–31

Frome to Porthcawl by train and bus

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3h 11mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.5 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Frome, Somerset, England and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a train from Frome to Northways via Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Memorial Theatre Complex to John Street via Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 5h 7m.

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